Lake Worth man accused in deputy ‘ambush’ arrested

A man who flagged down a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy and then “ambushed” him has been arrested, officials said.

Gerlo Ulysse, also known as “G-Lo,” was booked into jail Tuesday night, records show.

According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Michael Barbusio was checking on a business in an alley at 1011 Seventh Ave. South in Lake Worth early Sunday morning when someone flagged him down claiming to need assistance.

After Barbusio got out of his car, the man later identified as Ulysse hit Barbusio “on the right side of his face with a blunt object which was later determined to be a shank/ nail.” according to sheriff ’s office spokeswoman Teri Barbera.

Officials announced the arrest of Ulysse, 27, of Lake Worth, less than 48 hours after circulating a composite sketch of the deputy’s assailant who was last seen running across South H Street.

Ulysse is charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and possessing a weapon as a convicted felon, jail records show.

Barbusio suffered a puncture wound to his cheek and mouth. The nail was removed from his face and he was released from the hospital the same day. He is recovering from his injuries and it is unclear when he will return to work.

During his first appearance in court Wednesday morning, Ulysse was ordered to be held without bond.

Sun Sentinel news partner WPEC-CBS12 contributed to this report.